Review of The Legend of Hell House (1973) by Alexander B — 05 Jan 2011

Not your average haunted house film. Roddy McDowall is wonderful to watch in this bizzare story by Richard Matheson.

This review of The Legend of Hell House (1973) was written by Alexander B on 05 Jan 2011.

The Legend of Hell House has generally received positive reviews.

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